Long Beach jazz

EverythingLongBeach.com recently spoke with Karen Reside, Space Manager of Cultural Alliance of Long Beach, via email. They talked about the inspirations and challenges of running a nonprofit organization in Long Beach.

Wax down your surfboard and head to the Long Beach Arena on Saturday, October 18, for a Surfin’ Safari with the Long Beach Symphony POPS! conducted by Grammy-nominated David Benoit, who was commissioned by the Symphony to arrange a medley of surf classics that will be presented with the popular vocal ensemble Papa Doo Run Run.

The Long Beach Playhouse will curate a portion of the A LOT North Lot, Oct. 19. A LOT is a city-wide initiative presented by the ACLB in collaboration with the City of Long Beach. Each FREE A LOT event presents a variety of genres of performance in vacant lots, activating the spaces with art, culture, and even food for the community to enjoy!

Scott Martin
The Aquarium of the Pacific’s Rooftop Veranda will serve as the setting for a Summer Concert Series. Wednesdays through September 10, the Aquarium in conjunction with Kirschner Creative Artists, will present a selection of musical acts to benefit the Aquarium’s educational programs and animal care.

The Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center
The Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center on the campus of Cal State Long Beach announces the events and activities for the Arts for Life education program for the 2014-15 season.

The Queen Mary, in association with the Art Deco Society of Los Angeles (ADSLA), celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Art Deco Festival with a robust program of activities extended to five days August 28, 2014 – September 1, 2014.

Glenn Cashman
Our Summer Series of “Jazz on the Patio” of the beautiful Kobata Japanese Garden continues at 7pm on Saturday night, July 12, with famed saxophonist Glenn Cashman and his band. Hear samples of his work at http://www.glenncashman.com

Long Beach Municipal Band
Celebrate the 105 years of the Long Beach Municipal Band with a “Summer Festival of Music.” Bring a blanket, chairs, food, and family and friends for a night of music in the park. All concerts will begin at 6:30 p.m.

The Arts Council for Long Beach is pleased to announce the 40 artists and arts organizations selected as partners for our second year of the A LOT initiative: A LOT 2014. Artist partners were chosen from over 50 applications, after review by community panelists.

Rancho Los Cerritos is hosting a Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch on Sunday, May 11 from 10:00 a.m. – noon in the historic gardens. The brunch is a great opportunity for families to celebrate their mothers in a beautiful and unique outdoor setting.